Previous Events...
Thu 2nd Feb 2012: Outdoor Stay and Play Sessions
10:30am – 1pm. Enjoy the outdoors with children's centre workers from East Oxford Children's Centre. Outdoor learning offers the chance to:
- Develop confidence, communication and social skills
- A wide range of physical development
- And an understanding of natural and made environments
No need to book, just turn up. Contact East Oxford Children’s Centre for more details (not the garden) on: 01865 248729. Refreshments available – donations welcome.
Wed 1st Feb 2012: Kangaroo Playgroup
10am–1pm. A social group for mums, dads, other carers and children who are interested in or practising natural parenting. The playgroup aims to provide a forum to socialise, play and share skills in a friendly and informal setting – there is a suggested donation to the garden of £1 per family. For further information contact Dai Griffiths at dmgriffiths@brookes.ac.uk.
Sun 29th Jan 2012: Stone Carving Workshop
11am-5pm. Ever wanted to try sculpting in stone? It is a beautiful medium that has been central to artistic traditions for thousands of years but unfortunately many people never get the opportunity to do it themselves. However with a few simple tools and suitable stone, carving can in fact be very accessible and should be made so.
If you would like to give stone carving a try come along to an introductory workshop at the garden.
Tools and basic instruction will be provided for free and polyphant (a speckled Cornish soapstone), alabaster and limestone are available for purchase. Costs of stones varies between about £5 and £10 depending on size. Donations to the garden welcome.
This workshop is aimed primarily at adults but parents who would like to bring and supervise children aged 10+ are welcome to do so.
Please contact Jonny at jonny.wild78@gmail.com or on 07423 066728 if you would like to come so that he can have an idea of numbers. Numbers may be limited by the number of tools available.
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Sat 28th Jan 2012: Maintenance day
12pm-5pm. Keen on DIY or would like to learn more? The garden welcomes handy volunteers to join the garden for our monthly maintenance session. This months session will focus on building cupboards and benches for the kitchen area, plus some other general tasks. Tools etc supplied, just bring yourselves and appropriate clothing. Sessions led by Oto Velicka.
Thu 26th Jan 2012: Outdoor Stay and Play Sessions
10:30am – 1pm. Enjoy the outdoors with children's centre workers from East Oxford Children's Centre. Outdoor learning offers the chance to:
- Develop confidence, communication and social skills
- A wide range of physical development
- And an understanding of natural and made environments
No need to book, just turn up. Contact East Oxford Children’s Centre for more details (not the garden) on: 01865 248729. Refreshments available – donations welcome.
Wed 25th Jan 2012: Kangaroo Playgroup
10am–1pm. A social group for mums, dads, other carers and children who are interested in or practising natural parenting. The playgroup aims to provide a forum to socialise, play and share skills in a friendly and informal setting – there is a suggested donation to the garden of £1 per family. For further information contact Dai Griffiths at dmgriffiths@brookes.ac.uk.
Sat 21st Jan 2012: Relax and Renew - a session of restorative yoga with Anita
4pm–6:30pm. In the cosy warmth and light of a wood-burning stove we will explore a nourishing yoga practice. Soft movement with breath awareness and deep relaxation will help restore internal resources and support and enrich our experience of winter.
Anita is an experienced teacher and yoga therapist. Her classes and individual sessions are well known for being welcoming and inclusive. Her warm, intuitive approach encourages a gradual exploration of movement, stillness and breath to help open and integrate body, mind and heart.http://www.anitalewisyoga.com
Cost: £20/16 conc. Pre-booking is required as spaces will be limited. Contact: anitalewisyoga@gmail.com or 07726 841 815.
Fri 20th Jan 2012: Indian Devotional Singing & Chanting with Anita and Josh
7:30pm-9:30pm. Anita & Josh will lead simple and beautiful Indian songs and chants and participants can join in as much as they feel like. It is an opportunity to relax, explore the voice, open the heart and have fun. No experience necessary, we provide wordsheets for those of us wanting to get the words right and we take time to enjoy the silence and sit in meditation together during the sessions. Tea and biscuits provided. Cost: £10/8/6 concs. Contact: anitalewisyoga@gmail.com for more information.
Thu 19th Jan 2012: Upcycling workshop: Sewing skills
6:30pm-9:30pm. Upcycling is the action of taking something that would normally be recycled and then turning it into something else to be used, looked at or sold.
January workshop: Sewing skills. Learn how to use a sewing machine. Bring your own projects, clothes, bags, curtains or small mends. To get you started, if you are stuck for ideas, you can buy a low cost starter kit, with materials supplied from jumble sales.
Upcycling workshops will run on the 3rd Thursday of every month throughout 2012. Every session will have a demonstration of one upcycling idea or project. There will be 2 electric and 2 hand turned sewing machines available at every session.
The sessions are informal and friendly and you can just drop-in. £5 (£3 concs) per session, including refreshments. Note: under 12's must bring a responsible adult.
For more information contact Helen Osborn, tel 01865 256 084 or 07950 608 249 or email Helenosbrn@aol.com.
Supported by Community Action Groups.
Thu 19th Jan 2012: Outdoor Stay and Play Sessions
10:30am – 1pm. Enjoy the outdoors with children's centre workers from East Oxford Children's Centre. Outdoor learning offers the chance to:
- Develop confidence, communication and social skills
- A wide range of physical development
- And an understanding of natural and made environments
No need to book, just turn up. Contact East Oxford Children’s Centre for more details (not the garden) on: 01865 248729. Refreshments available – donations welcome.
Wed 18th Jan 2012: Kangaroo Playgroup
10am–1pm. A social group for mums, dads, other carers and children who are interested in or practising natural parenting. The playgroup aims to provide a forum to socialise, play and share skills in a friendly and informal setting – there is a suggested donation to the garden of £1 per family. For further information contact Dai Griffiths at dmgriffiths@brookes.ac.uk.
Sat 14th Jan 2012: Fruit tree pruning
11am-1pm. Learn about how to prune apple and pear trees. Short talk and presentation, then practical demonstration with the gardens apple, pear and quince trees. Demonstration led by Louise Allen.
Wed 11th Jan 2012: Gaia House Meditation group
7:15pm-9:15pm. Gaia House Insight meditation. If you would like to join this session, please contact Reynold on reynold@alexox.com or 07905 420 290.
Wed 11th Jan 2012: Kangaroo Playgroup
10am–1pm. A social group for mums, dads, other carers and children who are interested in or practising natural parenting. The playgroup aims to provide a forum to socialise, play and share skills in a friendly and informal setting – there is a suggested donation to the garden of £1 per family. For further information contact Dai Griffiths at dmgriffiths@brookes.ac.uk.
Sat 7th Jan 2012: Oxford Permaculture Group
2pm-5pm. Monthly meet of the Oxford Permaculture group at the garden. We will be discussing upcoming activities for 2012 – bring along your suggestions!.
To join the group or for more info please contact Phil on 01865 718 980, phil@rubbishmonsters.com or Julieanne on 01865 236 088 or jgp@cooptel.net.
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